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CEFR A2+ · People in the media
self-esteem
/ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/ Headword: self 📚 Module 7: The Media - Optional (p.339-340)
Synonyms & Antonyms
Self-esteem is the confidence and satisfaction one has in oneself, including a sense of personal worth and capability. It reflects how much you value and respect yourself.
Synonyms
self-worth
self-respect
self-confidence
dignity
pride
Antonyms
self-doubt
insecurity
self-loathing
humility
Translations
self-esteem in your language
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عربي
الثقة بالنفس هي الثقة والرضا الذي يشعر به الشخص تجاه نفسه، بما في ذلك الشعور بالقيمة الشخصية والقدرة.
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اردو
خود اعتمادی وہ اعتماد اور اطمینان ہے جو کسی کو اپنے آپ میں ہوتا ہے، جس میں ذاتی قدر اور قابلیت کا احساس شامل ہے۔
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हिंदी
आत्म-सम्मान वह आत्मविश्वास और संतुष्टि है जो किसी को अपने आप में होती है, जिसमें व्यक्तिगत मूल्य और क्षमता की भावना शामिल है।
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中文
自尊是一个人对自己的信心和满意度，包括个人价值和能力的感受。
Easy Explanation
Plain English Breakdown
It's how you feel about yourself. If you like yourself, you have good self-esteem. It's about feeling worthy.
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Memory TipThink of 'self' as 'you' and 'esteem' as 'respect' or 'value'.
Contextual Examples
How to use in a sentence
Having high self-esteem (belief in oneself) helps you feel good about your abilities.
Reading books can help improve a child's self-esteem (feeling of worth) by showing them new possibilities.
Low self-esteem (poor self-worth) can make it hard to try new things or meet new people.
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